Law
Landlords rush to evict tenants ahead of England’s Section 21 ban
One in three cases reported to Acorn in January linked to so-called no-fault evictions
News
Lettings
Rightmove updates tools for letting agents ahead of Renters’ Rights Act
The changes aim to support agents in managing increased administrative and compliance requirements
Finance
Borrowers opt for shorter fixes as rates surge
Borrowers are increasingly seeking shorter-term commitments
Lettings
HMO market booms with surge in licence applications
Cities such as Edinburgh, Oxford, and Bristol are the UK’s leading HMO hotspots
Compliance
RICS launches consultation
The draft 8th edition replaces the 7th edition and provides best-practice support for RICS members
Training
New qualification for agents and landlords
The course is aimed at landlords, letting agents and property managers
Finance
JP Morgan chief warns of “significant” interest rate shocks
Concerns over war-fuelled inflation have led markets to largely rule out interest rate cuts this year
Agency
Which estate agency landed the £270m Nick Candy mega-deal?
Who pocketed the commission on Nick Candy’s £270m mansion sale?
Agency
Established estate agency shuts down as liquidation confirmed
The agency had built a strong local presence over the years
Law
Homebuying delays: Are conveyancers the main culprit?
Stuck in the chain: Who’s slowing down house sales?
Agency
Fast-growing European PropTech eyes UK estate agency market
Nodalview, which provides AI-powered tools for property listings, is now operating in the UK
Politics
North-south divide deepens as buyer demand slips
The latest figures highlight an increasingly clear regional divide across England’s housing market
Other News
Estate agents poised to hit the ground running
Agents are being encouraged to start their day with a fun run
Acquisitions
UK Build to Rent investment hits strongest Q1 since 2022
Activity has been driven primarily by investors acquiring operational stock
Finance
BTL landlords continue to flee the rental sector
Goodlord has surveyed over 1,200 UK landlords to gauge appetite for staying in the market
Agency
New agency enters the market today
Joe Fletcher said he set up the firm after nearly 12 years in the industry
Law
Would revealing rival offers curb gazumping?
Should homebuyers be allowed to see competing bids?
Agency
Historic estate agency unveils major rebrand
Estate agency will have new-look offices and logo